BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries. In memory of the late Noreen Clough, the long-time U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service administrator and former National Conservation Director for B.A.S.S., her friends and colleagues established a scholarship honoring her contributions to the field of fisheries management and conservation, as well as her trailblazing role as a female leader in the American conservation community.
Up to two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded by the Southern Division American Fisheries Society Black Bass Conservation Committee in summer 2026 to deserving students. Last year’s recipient is honored in this article on Bassmaster.com. Details of Noreen’s career in conservation and the 2026 application information can be found here.
Deadline for applications is April 15, 2026.
